Stephen Curry: Trump’s rhetoric based in racism

Stephen Curry took part in the initial wave of support for James and provided perhaps the most blunt assessment yet of Trump’s stance during a Tuesday interview ahead of his appearance in this week’s Ellie Mae Classic golf tournament.

“That rhetoric is all based in some longstanding racism in terms of black men with a voice in power,” Curry told The San Jose Mercury News. “Unfortunately, that’s being revealed more and more as the days go on.”

Curry has swiped at Trump before

Curry sided with James in June on the decision of athletes choosing to eschew the traditional White House visit after winning championships while Trump is in office. Curry’s Golden State Warriors did not attend the White House after winning the last two NBA championships.

Athletes continue to challenge Trump’s role in racism

Curry’s Tuesday statement is the latest example of athletes and coaches overtly referring to the latent racism in America that has risen to the surface under Trump’s presidency.